Go live with up to four people in a stream
Facebook's photo sharing platform Instagram launches new feature called Live Rooms which giving you the ability to go Live on Instagram with up to three people. Previously, you could go live with only one other person in a stream.
Doubling up on Live will open up more creative opportunities to start a talk show, host a jam session or co-create with other artists, host tutorials with your following or just hand out with more of your friends. Live Rooms also gives creators even more ways to build a business and earn money.
With Live Rooms, viewers can buy badges for the hosts and use other interactive features like Shopping and Live Fundraisers. We’re also exploring more interactive tools such as offering moderator controls and audio features that will be available in the coming months. The company said in a blog post.
How it Works
- To start a Live Room swipe left and pick the Live camera option.
- Then, add a title and tap the Rooms icon to add your guests.
- You’ll see people who have requested to go live with you, and you can also search for a guest to add.
- When you start a Live Room, you’ll remain at the top of the screen when you add guests.
- You can add up to three guests at once or one by one.
The new feature is designed by keeping your safety in mind. People that are blocked by any of the active participants in the Live Room will not be able to join the Live. Guests who have had live access revoked because of violations of Community Guidelines also won’t be able to join a Live Room.
This update is another step forward in giving creators more ways to reach and interact with their audiences. Live Rooms will soon be available globally for everyone on Instagram.